Tag: Abramoff
By Jeralyn, Section Legislation
Posted on Thu Apr 10, 2008 at 10:08:03 PM EST
Tags: N. Mariana Islands, Abramoff, Bob Schaffer (all tags)
Posted on Thu Apr 10, 2008 at 10:08:03 PM EST
Tags: N. Mariana Islands, Abramoff, Bob Schaffer (all tags)
The Senate today extended U.S. Immigration laws to the Northern Mariana Islands:
Legislation vehemently opposed by convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff finally passed the Senate today, extending U.S. immigration laws to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).
The CNMI's porous borders had allowed for sex trafficking, exploitation of guest workers and illegal businesses to flourish on the islands, according to the bill's supporters.
Along with Abramoff, there was Tom DeLay: [More...]
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